one.

[m_tome]

[the video turns on, first accidentally, then goes steady and focuses when the holder realizes it's recording. he gives the comm an easy smile.]

Hello. I'm assuming -- because this is broadcasting -- that someone can see this. In the case that I'm wrong, well- [a pause, and a slight sideways grin] -it's not like anyone will ever know. If you're

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video.

[spadassin]

[have a pale-skinned redhead who looks more than a little ruffled. her green eyes are squinting at the screen, and she's got a smudge of dirt on her cheek.]

This is the City, and currently, it's in a lot of trouble. I advise you to either find shelter and stay out of the way, or grab a gasmask and some source of water.

permavid.

[m_tome]

[have an innocently curious face in return.]

I've found shelter. What "trouble" is this?

permavid.

[spadassin]

[she's distracted, but still answers.]

Bombs going off everywhere. Poison flooding the streets. Not a good day to be outside.

[m_tome]

[a brief pause.]

Not the New York I was expecting.

[grenadeball]

what's going on:

bono still totally sucks it

u2 still totally sucks it

and coldplay sucks it even more

so at least something is consistent across all worlds

[m_tome]

I'm sure I missed every one of those references.

[grenadeball]

gimme a sec, i can adjust

when you from, man

[m_tome]

1961.

[imonabike]

When's the City NOT have something going on, oh boy... but don't worry, you're not going nuts. We all think that at first, but...

[m_tome]

At least I'm not the only one.

[imonabike]

Yup. So... yup, welcome to our personal brand of hellhole.

video;

[implemented]

[ The picture clicks on and there is Nigel, smiling slightly. ]

Hello, Tom. Welcome back.

video always; hello bb

[m_tome]

[have a raised eyebrow, Nigel.]

Have we met?

hi there~

[implemented]

[ Have a raised eyebrow back, Tom. Though still smiling. ]

Yes. Once before. The last time you were brought here by the machine. You and I were acquaintances.

It'd be unfortunately if you didn't remember.

let's play chess

[m_tome]

[he purses his lips in thought.]

I'm sorry, I can't remember anything like that.

voice

[chronosyoudidnt]

You and most of us. We all have things we left behind.

permavid

[m_tome]

I don't doubt it.

permavid

[chronosyoudidnt]

She may still turn up.